How to say "cane" in Japanese

• 杖つえJLPT N1approx.Common
  nounThe general term: a cane or walking stick held for support, extending also to a staff or a wand. The neutral, all-purpose choice for an ordinary cane used while walking.
  杖つえは彼かれに何なんの役やくにも立たたなかった。↗

  The stick didn't help him any.
• ステッキCommon
  nounCovers the walking-stick sense of 'cane', often a Western-style stick carried as much for style as support. It does not cover the staff sense; for a plain walking aid, 杖 is the neutral choice.
  彼女かのじょは手てにステッキをずっと持もっている。↗

  She always keeps a stick in her hand.

杖 is the all-purpose word, covering a support cane, a walking stick, a staff, or a wand; 「ステッキ」 is a loanword for a walking stick, often a stylish accessory, so for an ordinary cane 杖 is the safe choice.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 杖つえcane
• ステッキ(walking) stick
• ケーンcane
• 籐とうrattan
• むちstick